Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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