Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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