Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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