Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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