Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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