Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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