Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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