Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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