Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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