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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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