Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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