Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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