Learn more about this 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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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