Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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