Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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