Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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