Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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