Find out more about this interesting 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 (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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