Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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