Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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