Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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