Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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