Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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