Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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