Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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