Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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