Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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