Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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