Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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