Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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