Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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