Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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