Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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