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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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