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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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