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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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