Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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