Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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