Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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