Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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