Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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