Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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