Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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