Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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