Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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