Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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