Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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