Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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