Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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