Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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