Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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