Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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