Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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