Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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