Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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