Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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