Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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