Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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