Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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