Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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