Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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