Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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