Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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