Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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