Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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