Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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