Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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