Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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