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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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