Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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