Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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