Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes 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 massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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