Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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