Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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