Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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