Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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