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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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