Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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