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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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