Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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