Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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