Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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