Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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