Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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