Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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