Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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