Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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