Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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