Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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