Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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