Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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