Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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