Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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