Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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