Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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