Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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