Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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