Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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