Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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