Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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