Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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