Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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