Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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