Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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