Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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