Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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