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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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