Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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