Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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