Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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