Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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