Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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