Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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