Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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