Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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