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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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