Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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