Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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