Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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