Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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