Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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