Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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