Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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