Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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