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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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