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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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