Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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