Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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