Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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