Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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