Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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