Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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