Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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