Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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