Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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