Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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