Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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