Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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