Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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