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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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