Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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