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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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