Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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