Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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