Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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