Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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