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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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