Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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