Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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