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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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