Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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