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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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