Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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