Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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