Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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