Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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