Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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