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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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