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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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