Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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