Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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