Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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