Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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