Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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