Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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