Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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