Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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