Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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