Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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