Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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