Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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