Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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