Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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