Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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