Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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