Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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