Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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