Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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