Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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