Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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