Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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