Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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