Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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