Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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