Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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