Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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