Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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