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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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