Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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