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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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