Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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