Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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