Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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