Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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