Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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