Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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