Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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