Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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