Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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