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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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