Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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