Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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