Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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