Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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