Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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