Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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