Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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