Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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