Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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