Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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