Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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