Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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