Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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