Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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