Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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