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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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