Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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