Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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