Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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