Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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