Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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