Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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