Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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