Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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