Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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