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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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