Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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