Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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