Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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