Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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