Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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