Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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