Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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