Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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