Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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