Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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