Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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