Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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