Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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