Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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