Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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