Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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