Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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