Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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