Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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