Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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