Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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