Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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