Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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