Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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