Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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