Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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