Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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