Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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