Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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