Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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