Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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