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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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