Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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