Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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