Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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