Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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