Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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