Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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