Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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