Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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