Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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