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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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