Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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