Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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