Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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