Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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