Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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