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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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