Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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