Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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