Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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