Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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