Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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