Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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