Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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