Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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