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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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