Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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