Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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