Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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