Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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