Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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