Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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