Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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