Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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