Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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