Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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