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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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