Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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