Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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