Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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