Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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