Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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