Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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