Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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