Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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