Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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