Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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