Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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