Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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