Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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