Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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