Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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