Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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