Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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