Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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