Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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