Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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