Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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