Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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