Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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