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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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