Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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