Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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