Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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