Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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