Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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