Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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