Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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