Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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