Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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