Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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