Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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