Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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