Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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