Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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