Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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