Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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