Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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