Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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