Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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