Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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