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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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