Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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