Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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