Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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