Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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