Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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