Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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