Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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