Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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