Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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