Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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