Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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