Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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