Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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