Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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