Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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