Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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