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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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