Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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