Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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