Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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