Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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