Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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