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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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