Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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