Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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