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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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