Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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