Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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