Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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