Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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