Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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