Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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