Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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