Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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