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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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