Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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