Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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