Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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