Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key 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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