Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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