Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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