Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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