Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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