Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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