Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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