Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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