Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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