Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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