Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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