Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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