Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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