Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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