Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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