Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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