Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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