Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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