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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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