Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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