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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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