Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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