Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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