Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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