Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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