Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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