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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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