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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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