Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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