Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students 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 several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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