Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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