Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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