Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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