Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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