Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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