Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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