Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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