Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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