Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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