Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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