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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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