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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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