Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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