Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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