Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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