Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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