Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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