Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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