Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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