Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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