Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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