Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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