Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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