Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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