Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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