Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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