Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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