Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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