Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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