Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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