Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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