Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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