Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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