Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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