Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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