Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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