Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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