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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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