Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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