Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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