Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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