Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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