Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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