Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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