Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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