Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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