Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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