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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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