Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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