Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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