Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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