Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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