Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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