Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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