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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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