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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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