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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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