Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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