Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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