Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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