Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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