Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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