Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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