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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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