Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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