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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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