Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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