Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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