Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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