Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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