Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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