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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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