Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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