Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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