Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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