Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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