Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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