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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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