Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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