Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key 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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