Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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