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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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