Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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