Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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