Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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