Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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