Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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