Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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