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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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