Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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