Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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