Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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