Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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