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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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