Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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