Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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