Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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