Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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