Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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