Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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