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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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