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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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