Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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