Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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