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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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